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Science in 5

WHO - World Health Organization

Science in 5 is WHO"s conversations in science. Listen to WHO experts explaining science related to COVID-19.

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04:06

COVID-19: Diabetes & COVID-19

Science in 5 ·

2021/07/16

If you are living with diabetes, what is the risk that COVID-19 poses to you and how can you stay safe and healthy during the pandemic? WHO’s Dr. Gojka Roglic explains in Science in 5.

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04:24

COVID-19: Delta variant

Science in 5 ·

2021/07/05

What do we know about the Delta variant so far? How can we assess our risk? What strategies should we apply to protect ourselves whether we are in a low vaccination or high vaccination setting? WHO’s Dr Maria Van Kerkhove explains in Science in 5.

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04:13

COVID-19 : Delta variant and vaccines

Science in 5 ·

2021/07/01

Do the current batch of approved vaccines protect us from the Delta variant? What is the level of protection? If you can still get infected even after being fully vaccinated, then why should we vaccinate? WHO’s Chief Scientist Dr Soumya Swaminathan explains in Science in 5.

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05:11

COVID-19: Pregnancy & COVID-19

Science in 5 ·

2021/06/18

What advice does WHO have for women who are pregnant or are planning pregnancy during the pandemic? What should a woman expect for her care during childbirth and pregnancy at this time? What if a woman gets COVID during her pregnancy? Are there any additional risks to her or her baby? WHO’s Dr. Özge Tunçalp explains in Science in 5.

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05:08

COVID-19: vaccines and children

Science in 5 ·

2021/06/11

Why does WHO recommend at this time, in June 2021, that vaccinating children is not a priority? When would their vaccination be prioritized? How is safety of these vaccines ensured? WHO’s Chief Scientist Dr Soumya Swaminathan explains in Science in 5.

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04:30

COVID-19: vaccines, pregnancy, menstruation,...

Science in 5 ·

2021/06/04

What is the guidance for vaccination of women with breastfeeding infants, women who are pregnant or planning to get pregnant and women who are menstruating? What about vaccines and fertility? WHO’s Dr Soumya Swaminathan explains in Science in 5.

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03:22

COVID-19: Transmission indoors and outdoors

Science in 5 ·

2021/05/28

How does SARS-CoV-2 , the virus that causes COVID-19 , spread from one person to another? How can you keep yourself safe indoors and outdoors? WHO’s Dr Oliver Morgan explains in Science in 5.

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04:12

COVID-19 : Update on virus variants

Science in 5 ·

2021/05/19

What are the variants circulating at this time? How are variants classified as variants of interest or concern? What does this mean for the public? Dr Maria Van Kerkhove explains in Science in 5 this week.

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03:53

COVID-19: Current Global trends

Science in 5 ·

2021/05/12

What is data telling us about the spread of COVID-19 around the world? What does evidence tell us about transmission in populations that are vaccinated? WHO’s Dr Oliver Morgan explains in Science in 5 this week.

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05:55

COVID-19 : Treatment and care at home

Science in 5 ·

2021/05/06

If you have COVID-19 and are caring for someone or yourself at home, what is the treatment protocol? What is WHO’s guidance on Remdesivir and convalescent plasma therapy? How to monitor oxygen at home and what are the red flags when you should call the doctor? WHO’s Dr Janet Diaz explains in Science in 5.

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05:29

COVID-19: safe care at home

Science in 5 ·

2021/04/30

If you are caring for yourself or a loved one at home, how can you keep everyone safe? Who should be cared for at home? How to prevent COVID-19 infection to other family members? What red flags should you look for that tell you it is time to contact the health care provider? WHO’s Dr April Baller explains in Science in 5.

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05:12

COVID-19 : Which vaccine should I take and what about...

Science in 5 ·

2021/04/23

If you have the choice of more than one vaccine and are wondering which one to take and how to assess the risk of side effects, this episode of Science in 5 with WHO’s Dr Katherine O’Brien is for you.

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05:06

COVID-19: Vaccines, variants and mass gatherings

Science in 5 ·

2021/04/16

How much protection does the current batch of COVID-19 vaccines provide us? Would you need a booster shot for new variants? What do science and evidence tell us about mass gatherings and the spread of COVID-19? WHO’s Chief Scientist Dr Soumya Swaminathan explains in Science in 5 this week.

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04:47

COVID-19: Medical oxygen

Science in 5 ·

2021/04/09

Medical oxygen is an essential medicine in the treatment of COVID-19. How is it used? Why is there a shortage in some countries and what are WHO, partners and Governments doing about it? WHO’s Dr Janet Diaz explains in Science in 5

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05:37

COVID-19: Equity in vaccines, treatment and tests

Science in 5 ·

2021/04/01

In our unequal world, how is inequity impacting our fight against COVID-19? How can we address it? WHO’s Dr Mariângela Simao explains in Science in 5 this week.

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05:29

COVID-19 - vaccines, variants & doses

Science in 5 ·

2021/03/26

If you have already had COVID-19 do you still need both doses of the vaccine? Do these vaccines protect you against infection? Do they protect us against variants? WHO’s Dr Katherine O’Brien answers these questions in Science in 5 this week.

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05:12

COVID-19: vaccines- when and why?

Science in 5 ·

2021/03/19

If you have been wondering when you would receive your vaccine, why you should get vaccinated and are concerned about what your are hearing about side effects, this episode of Science with 5 with WHO’s Chief Scientist Dr Soumya Swaminathan is for you.

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05:09

COVID-19 - Developing WHO’s public health advice

Science in 5 ·

2021/03/12

In this week’s episode, WHO’s Dr. John Grove explains how the World Health Organization brings the best evidence together to develop health guidance for the world.

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04:32

COVID-19: Evolution of the SARS-CoV-2 virus

Science in 5 ·

2021/03/05

What is the latest information on the SARS-CoV-2 virus variants? How is WHO tracking these virus mutations globally and how do we know which ones are important? Answering these questions in this episode of Science in 5 is WHO's expert Dr. Maria Van Kerkhove.

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05:30

COVID-19: Vaccines, variants & herd immunity

Science in 5 ·

2021/02/26

As new variants emerge people are wondering if they should wait until a more efficacious vaccine is available or if they should go ahead and get vaccinated now? Answering your questions on COVID-19 vaccines and variants in this episode of Science in 5 is WHO's Chief Scientist Dr Soumya Swaminathan.

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